Mascarpone is a creamy, mild cheese with a slightly sweet, milky flavor, made from pasteurized cream and milk. It has a smooth, silky texture and exceptional versatility in cooking.
It is best known as a key ingredient in desserts such as tiramisu, cheesecake, and creamy cakes, but it works equally well in savory dishes – creamy soups, sauces, pasta, or as a spread on bread, pancakes, and fresh fruit. Thanks to its mild flavor, it pairs easily with various ingredients: strawberries, honey, chocolate, citrus fruits, and even aromatic spices. It can also be used as a base for savory spreads or as an ingredient in light mousses and creams.
Producer
Crave Brothers is a family-owned dairy company located in Waterloo, Wisconsin, USA. It was founded by brothers Charles, George, Tom, and Mark Crave, who grew up on a farm with 40 cows in Beloit, Wisconsin.
In 1980, they purchased a farm in Waterloo where they began producing milk, and in 2001 they opened a cheese-making facility. Today, the company is owned by the fourth generation of the family, including Andy and Patrick Crave. Crave Brothers produces high-quality cheeses using exclusively milk from their own farm.
Their production is based on sustainability principles: they use 100% green energy generated on the farm and apply biodigesters to process manure and wastewater, producing more energy than needed for the dairy and farm operations. This approach makes them a company with a negative carbon footprint.
Their milk comes from Holstein cows fed with locally grown corn, alfalfa, and soy, cared for individually and raised in fresh air.